E D U C A T I O N
2025 Master of Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
2017 Master of Arts, Art Research, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
2015 Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication, Shariati Technical and Vocational College, Tehran, Iran.
T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E S
2024-2025 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Art & Design, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA. • - Art 204-010: Media, Culture and Design(with Prof. Jon Cox) 08/2024 to 05/2025
• Assisted in an asynchronous undergraduate course for art students.
• Provided written feedback and graded assignments.
• Supported students learning by monitoring progress and offering guidance through online platforms.
2024 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Art & Design, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
Art 243- Introduction to print making 08/2024 to 11/2024
• Assisted students with developing screens and producing digital prints.
• Provided technical support in the printmaking studio.
• Ensured safety and maintenance of equipment during studio sessions.
2023 Print making area Monitor, Department of Art & Design, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA. 08/2023 to 05/2025
• Oversaw daily operations of the printmaking studio, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Assisted students with with technical processes including screen printing, etching, and lithography.
• Mixing emulsion remover for student use.
• Supported faculty by organizing materials and helping students troubleshoot printing challenges.
2023 Photo and Video Equipment Monitor, Department of Art & Design, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA. 08/2023 to 11/2023
• Oversaw daily operations of the photo and video equipment lab, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Assisted students with with technical processes including camera setup, lighting, audio capture, and darkroom processes such as film development and printing.
• Maintained and prepared equipment, including cameras, lighting kits, tripods, darkroom chemicals, and printing materials for student use.
2022 Alternative Printmaking Workshop Instructor, Charsoo Culture and Art Institute, Tehran, Iran. 09/2021 to 11/2022.
2021 Part- Time Art Teacher, teaching Painting and Printmaking, Velayat Art High School, Karaj, Iran. 04/2020 to 08/2021.
2020 Art Teacher, teaching Painting and Drawing and Story Writing, Association of Protecting Child Labour, Tehran, Iran. 01/2018 to 08/2020.
C O M M I S S I O N
2021 Commissioned Mural for the City of Tehran – “(Baharestan)” (2021)
Winner of a citywide competition by the Mayor’s Office of Tehran. Executed a large-scale mural celebrating Nowruz, creating a vibrant, inspiring urban space that harmonizes with the renewal of spring through engaging and impactful visual expression.
S O L O E X H I B I T I O N S
2023 Sea in Dream, Fondazione Bassiri, Fabro, Italy.
2023 In Search of Life, Didar Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
2023 Untold Stories”, Baran Gallery, Karaj, Iran.
2021 Beyond the Boundaries, Alzahra Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
2018 In Between, Vast Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
G R O U P E X H I B I T I O N S
2025 Compendium, MFA thesis Exhibition, travel exhibition, Mechanical Hall Gallery. Newark, Delaware, USA.
2025 Compendium, MFA thesis Exhibition. Delaware Contemporary Museum. Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
2025 Old College, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
2025 Antiphon, Oxford Gallery, Pennsylvania, DE, USA.
2025 Perkins, the Perkins Student Center Graduate Student Lounge, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
2024 Wind Ensemble, Pugilist Orchestra Hall, Newark, DE, USA.
2024 Shapes and Colors, Gallerium Gallery, Toronto, Canada.
2024 State Arts, Department of Theatre & Dance, Roselle Center for the Arts, Newark, DE,
2024 Pacific Project, Institute Professional ARCOS, Valparaiso, Chile, South America.
2023 Artists at Morris, Students Art Exhibition, Morris Library, Second floor, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
2022 The Life of Our Time, Taylor Gallery, Newark, DE, USA.
2022 Second Painting Biennial, Association of Alborz’ s Painters, Karaj, Iran.
2021 Drawing Biennial, Association of Alborz’ s Painters, Karaj, Iran.
2020 Taking a Step Towards Violence Against Women, Mehmet Gallery, Kütahya, Turkey.
2018 Representative Vision, Laleh gallery, Tehran, Iran,
H O N O R S / A W A R D S & G R A N T S
2024 Graduate Student Travel Grant, Graduate Collage, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.USA.
2024 Graduate Student Travel Grant, Department of Art and Science, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
2023 100% tuition scholarship and teaching assistantship, University of Delaware. USA.
2023 Competitive Counter Offer Award, Graduate College, University of Delaware, USA.
2022 Mohammad Siahghalam, Excellence in Painting”, Tehran, Iran.
2022 First Class Honors, Charsoo Fine Art (Painting) Prize, Tehran, Iran.
2021 Take A Step Towards Violence Against Women Short film competition, the jury special prize, Kütahya, Turkey.
2021 Queen Palm International Film Festival, California, Bronze Winner for the Best Short Film-Animation, USA.
2021 Asian Cinematography AWARDS (ACA), Best Cinematography of animation.
2021 The 5th Kino Pleme Film Festival, Live Soundtrack, Mandouzma, Belgrade, Serbia.
2020 Damoonfar Visual arts Competition, The Jury Special Prize in Painting, Tehran, Iran.
2020 Ranked 1st in Printmaking Biennial, Tehran, Iran.
2019 Ranked 1st in Baharestan and Rouyesh Mural Competition, Tehran, Iran.
2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Selected participant, the Annual Tehran Urban Arts Exhibition. Tehran , Iran.
2012 Selected participant in the 8th National Biennial of Painting, Tehran, Iran.
F E S T I V A L S
2021 Animae Caribe Animation Festival, official selection, Caribbean Island,Trinidad & Tobago.
2021 LINOLEUM International Fest of Contemporary Animation & Media-art, official selection, Kyiv, Ukraine.
2021 The 4th Kalakari Film Fest, Madhya, India.
2021 Iconic Images Film Festival, Turkey.
2021 The 5th Kino Pleme / Live Soundtrack, Belgrade, Serbia.
2021 The 8th Lift-Off Sessions Online Showcase, England.
2017 The 1st Art & Cultural Rouyesh Mural Festival, Tehran, Iran.
2013 The 20th Visual Arts Youth Festival, Golestan, Iran.
2012 The 8th National Painting Biennial, Tehran, Iran.